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Quantum Chemistry

Quantum chemistry is a branch of chemistry that applies the principles and formulas of quantum mechanics to study the behavior of molecules and their chemical reactions. This field of chemistry is essential in determining the structure, properties, and reactivity of substances at the atomic and molecular levels. Qu…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 24× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Quantum chemistry is a branch of chemistry that applies the principles and formulas of quantum mechanics to study the behavior of molecules and their chemical reactions. This field of chemistry is essential in determining the structure, properties, and reactivity of substances at the atomic and molecular levels. Quantum mechanics views atoms and molecules as particles that exhibit both wave and particle-like behavior. This means that the behavior of particles cannot be predicted with certainty but can be determined by probability calculations. Quantum chemistry uses mathematical models to understand and predict the behavior of matter at the atomic and molecular levels. One of the significant developments in quantum chemistry is the advancement of computational chemistry. Computer programs can now simulate chemical reactions, calculate the electronic structures of molecules, and predict chemical properties. These calculations save time and capital that would have been spent if these properties were to be determined experimentally. Another development is the integration of quantum mechanics and thermodynamics. This has led to the development of thermochemistry, which predicts reaction enthalpies, Gibbs free energy, and entropy from electronic structure calculations. The study of complex molecular systems has also received a boost through quantum chemistry developments. Researchers can now predict the properties of complex biological molecules such as proteins and DNA. This has helped in understanding complex diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's and drug design. In conclusion, quantum chemistry's developments have revolutionized the study of molecules and their properties. These developments have led to new discoveries in areas such as drug design and molecular biology while also saving time and resources.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 24 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Annarita Del Gatto · Italy Bharat Gurale · United States Palani ELUMALAI · United Kingdom

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